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45/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Van Smith Co INC
DOT 319561 · Charleston, SC
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Van Smith Co INC (DOT 319561) is a South Carolina-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Charleston, SC. As of June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Van Smith Co INC
DOT Number319561
MC Number—
Street3390 VAN SMITH AVE
City / StateCharleston, SC 29405-7990
Phone8437442567
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age37 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed01/21/2026
Company officerD Van Smith Jr
Power units71
Total drivers48
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
OOS rate 8.7% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
71
Fleet
Drivers
48
Total
Inspections
23
On record
Crashes
3
On record
OOS Rate
8.7%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
37 yr 11 mo
Since 1988
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
23 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
23 insp (100%)· 10 viol
Driver Fitness
23 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
23 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
4 insp (17%)· 3 viol
Inspection History
23 total · OOS rate 8.7%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
1/31/2025SCIII00Pass
12/30/2024SCIII00Pass
1/28/2026SCIII00Pass
11/25/2025SCIII00Pass
6/25/2025SCIII00Pass
7/24/2024SCI02OOS
8/21/2025SCIII00Pass
12/19/2024SCIII00Pass
9/16/2024SCIII00Pass
9/15/2025SCIII00Pass
Crash History
3 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—SC00Y
—SC01Y
—SC10Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1988
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Van Smith Co INC authorized to operate?

Van Smith Co INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Van Smith Co INC's safety record?

Van Smith Co INC has 23 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 8.7%. Crash history shows 3 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Van Smith Co INC operate?

Van Smith Co INC operates 71 power units with approximately 48 drivers.

Is Van Smith Co INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Van Smith Co INC had any risk indicators?

Van Smith Co INC has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Van Smith Co INC?

Van Smith Co INC's DOT number is 319561. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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